lowrance elite 4

[delta9]

I have a lowrance elite 4 that I bought for my boat, has anyone used one on ice? I have a vex fl-18 would it be worth the expense to switch the lowrance to a iceducer.

[Woodsman]

If you have the Elite 4 and not the Elite 4x than you have GPS which can be a great asset in finding & returning to spots.
If you like using a sonar screen with it's history instead of a flasher screen than getting a transducer for it is a good move.
I myself prefer the sonar screen.
The Elite 4/4x is the replacement for the X67/68 series. Many users swear by the x67/68 units.

[delta9]

If you have the Elite 4 and not the Elite 4x than you have GPS which can be a great asset in finding & returning to spots.
If you like using a sonar screen with it's history instead of a flasher screen than getting a transducer for it is a good move.
I myself prefer the sonar screen.
The Elite 4/4x is the replacement for the X67/68 series. Many users swear by the x67/68 units.

Dang I wrote a nice reply and didn't realise my log in time expired and lost it.

Thanks for the info, I did not know the relationship to the X67/68 units. I have been doing some research looks like they like their power. I wonder how many hours a battery would last. Haven't found any accessory's yet. looks like I'll need.
     1) Battery
     2) battery charger
     3) power cord
     4) Cary case
     5) Transducer ( what choices there are?)

It is the elite 4X, hey if its economical sure would beat having my son in law setting on my lap to watch the vex. I have plenty of time for research, has to wait till after Xmas.

[nute7810]

I fished with an fl5 and then fl8 for 20+ years, I tried my m68 off of the trolling motor on the boat once...8 years ago and sold the vexilars, now I use my 520 off the boat and the kid has the m68. They both have flasher mode but I prefer the chart mode.
everything you need I think
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lowrance-Portable-Ice-Kit-Pack/1090349.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dlowrance%2Bice%26x%3D15%26y%3D9%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=lowrance+ice&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

[delta9]

Thanks for the link nute, even having that info I still can't find it on my own. saved me alot of time for sure.

[jbird68]

I wanted the 4x for my boat. Previously I was looking at the eagle 480 with gps. The 480 has a larger screen than the 4x. Why did they make the screens smaller on the newer units?

[strike1st]

Save the hassle and buy the ppp-18i pack. I've found them for 120 online. Bag, battery, transducer, float and tackle boxes.

Here it is at reeds but they want $150 free ship.

http://www.reedssports.com/Product/product.taf?_function=detail&_ID=23166&pc=1591